Leeds ACTS! (Academic Collaboration with the Third Sector) is hosting a series of online workshops on Dementia.

It is a unique opportunity for academics from Leeds Beckett, Leeds Trinity and the University of Leeds to come together with third sector representatives to discuss challenges in dementia care and to seek opportunities for collaboration.

The first of the workshops will be held on the 18^th November 1pm-3pm via Microsoft Teams, the topic of the workshop is Supporting people with Dementia and Frailty with creative interventions in the community. The workshop will include presentations about creative and artistic interventions in the community, as well as a chance for discussion about future opportunities for research and collaboration. We encourage people working at universities or in the third sector to who already work in this or a related field, as well as people new to the field to attend and contribute to discussions.

Sign up to this event here  – https://leedsacts18nov.eventbrite.co.uk

 

Guest Speakers:

Nicky Taylor – Leeds Playhouse – Going digital when you are living with dementia 

Alan Dunn – Leeds Beckett University – ‘Where the Arts Belong’ the impact of contemporary art within dementia care 

Robyn Dowlen – University of Leeds  – ‘In the moment’ experiences of music making – capturing outcomes

Sarah Astill – University of Leeds – Community led Dance

Hannah Robertshaw – Yorkshire Dance – Community led Dance

 

Follow on events will take place and can be booked below: 

25 November

Recognising the unheard voices of people with dementia and frailty: providing support and advocacy. 

Book a place here

 

2 December

Dementia and Frailty: Supporting people with Innovative Communities and Environments.

Book a place here

Leeds ACTS!